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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-10-26, Page 8Page 8 Tines -Advocate, October 26, 1994 COMMLThUTY Regional wrap up Council's reputation smeared? GODERICH - Councillor Jim Searls impeached Goderich Town Council's reputation when he accused the mayor and coun- cil of setting him up for a drunk driving arrest, a fellow Goderich councillor charged. Searls was acquitted last Mon- day of refusing to provide police with a breath sample in connec- tion with a January 27, incident in which he had been stopped by Goderich police. Councillor Rick Magie who attended the trial as an observer, told council at last Monday's meeting that Searls' statements to police had impugned every- one's reputation. '®"This is an extremely serious charge that implies a lack of in- tegrity, if not criminal behavi- our, by member of this council and Your Worship as chair of this council," Magie said. Mayor Eileen Palmer told council she would discuss the matter with the town's solicitor, it was reported in the Goderich Signal -Star. Police policy questioned LISTOWEL - The Listowel Police Services Board and the Lietowel Police Association should have an answer in the next few weeks to a long- standing dispute over where town poiice can live. The town's police services board requires all full-time po- lice officers with the town police to reside within the boundaries of the municipality. The policy has been in effect for almost 30 years, although there have been cases where officers have lived outside the boundaries, it was re- ported in the Listowel Banner. The policy went to arbitration hearing held in Guelph in mid- October. A decision is expected within the next three weeks. Garbage fee possible WINGHAM - A public meet- ing was held two weeks ago to unveil a plan to curb the flow of household garbage to the landfill site and to receive input from the public on user fees. The municipal landfill site is expected to remain open until 19% and right now local offi- cials arc concerned about the tonnage still being hauled there each week, it was reported in the Wingham Advance -Times. At present, Wingham sends 50 tonnes of household trash out of town each wcck. "We arc way above others," Ron Beecroft, a committee official, said compar- ing Wingham to other munici- palities. The town is looking at $1 bag tags as one way to streamline waste. Sponsors wanted, RIDE checks MITCHELL - Grant money the Mitchell Police Service re- ceived from the Ministry of the Solicitor General for RIDE spot checks has prompted the board to investigate the possibility of service groups participating in similar programs. The $1,300 will cover the cost of wages for off-duty offi- cers to conduct 10 spot check programs expected to take place over the Christmas season. Hugh McCaughey, chair of the Police Services Board, won- _r,dered whether service clubs or other organizations would be willing to sponsor RIDE checks for special events, it was report- ed in the Mitchell Advocate. Police Chief Chuck Zehr told the board he would be sending letters to these groups and try to set up such programs starting next year. A Saturday parade wrapped up Hensall's Week of the Child. At left Scott Robinson (top) and Sarah Campbell take part in the parade. At right, Steve Masse creates his own mask In a workshop last week. ,�.1A.: i Week of the Child • ,d Ni a r 1 t Construction hits $2.4 M EXETER - It has been an on -again, off -again kind of year for the construction industry in Exeter. Despite earlier hopes the recession doldrums were lifting, construction starts slumped drastically again in September. Compared to nearly a half -million dollars worth of construction in September 1993, this year's monthly total only brought $82,2(X) worth of building permits. This means that even though August's small boom brought I994's total to -date ahead of the August 1993 figure, nearly all of that gain has been lost. By the end of September 1994, building starts in Ex- eter for the year had reached $2.4 million. Anyone driving through town, however, will notice several com- mercial construction projects have been started in October, and building official Dave Moyer said that activity does give him some encouragement. "I'd like to say things arc picking up somewhat, nicely," Moyer told town council last week. Exeter waste program showing surplus EXETER - The first full year un- Spears asked if this year's waste der the new waste management management surplus would cover program in Exeter should bring a the year's engineering costs. surplus for the town, council con- "Probably not, once you get the eluded last week. bills for the study," replied clerk - Councillor Bob Spears, said that treasurer Lir Bell. by projecting current costs and rev- Spears still said he considered enues out to the year end, he pre- showing a surplus in the program a diets a surplus of about $39,000. benefit. Under the user -pay program in- "This is turning out a little better troduced July 1993, the entire cost than we thought, for this year," not - of waste collection and disposal has ed Spears. been removed from the town's taxa tion levy, and paid for out of fees and revenues. Those fees include higher tipping fees at the dump for commercial contractors, and the $2 -per -hag tag system for residen- tial collection. However, with an ongoing pro- ject to expand the Exeter landfill site in Hay Township, any program surplus will be outweighed by the costs for the environmental studies and engineering - which are expect- ed to cost about $150,000. ►s•NNNH•NNN••• LOSE UP TO 10 LBS. IN THREE DAYS! With the Tennen III supplementary diet plan Try Itl It works! Using all natural ingredients Available at participating pharmacies and health food stores Huron Apothecary, 440 Main St. Exeter or call 1-800-361-4720 EFeTtme HOME PRODUCTS EXETER • 1 2 element lent stainless steel cookwdl e • S.S. automatic water distillers (purifiers) • Fine china • Crystal • F I itware 21.3 Carling St. 235-0699 Mark F. Heinrich/Mia Liefso - Authorized dealers L, Hallowe'en safety The streets of most communities will be tilled with ghosts and gob- lins this coming Monday as neigh- bourhood children enjoy trick or treating fun. Exeter OPP staff sergeant Don McInnes said safety is a particular- ly important issue at this time of year and urged parents and children to use common Other safety tips to remember: •Wearing makeup is rec- ommended over a mask to ensure vision isn't obstructed. Also shorter costumes are easier to walk in. •Make sure children go trick or treating in groups or with an adult. An adult should know the route the children will be taking; •Children should trick or treat on one side of a street at a time and they should walk rather then run- ning. •Children should he reminded to "WE HAVE IT ALL FOR GREAT CASUAL LIVING" NUM ACNIIAVD111mm WTOa PtANTS, FLOW S tI�CI� Largest $}+ Selection in R 0 1 Southwestern Ontario k . ON SALE ALL THE TIME! Other nice home decorating and gift ideas Also: Wrought Iron Dining & Wicker GRAND BEND Hwy. 83 (3 miles E of water plant) 238-2110 Hours- Mon.•Fri. 9-5 • Sat. 10-5 Seasonal Hours; Wed., Thurs., Fn. 10-6 • Sat. 10-5 ImINNISTEPHEN TOWNSHIP look all ways before crossing the street; •Don't % go anywhere with a stranger; • Only go to homes that have lights on and if someone invites you into the house say, "No Thanks": • Make sure children know where Block Parents homes are in their area; • An adult should checlijkureats before any are eaten. Cord causes Ailsa Craig fire AILSA CRAIG - An overheated electric cord was the cause of last Monday night's fire which left an Ailsa Craig woman and her two sons homeless. Michelle Thomas and her sons were not home when the fire broke out at approximately 9 p.m. There was more than 530,000 in damage to the second -floor, two bedroom apartment located on the Main Street of Ailsa Craig. Acting fire chief Ron Whitmore said the electric cord overheated and ignited a couch. Huron schools above average CLINTON - Grade 9 students in Huron County ranked higher than the provincial average in a recent province -wide reading and writing test. During the 1993-94 school year, more than 800 students in Huron County Board of Education schools, were part of the testing. The results show that 94 percent of these students scored at or above the expected performance level in reading. This was five percent high- er than the provincial average. In terms of writing ability, 95 percent scored at or above the ex- pected level. The provincial aver- age was two percent lower. 4, 1� UitSf ,-,.-, MIY.rCORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF EXETER 1994 MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOTICE is hereby given to the municipal electors of the Town of Exeter, in the County of Huron, that in compliance with the Municipal Elections Act. R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.53 as amended, a ballot will be held, Monday, November 14, 1994 for the Offices of: MAYOR one to be elected COUNCILLORS six to be elected PUC COMMISSIONERS two to be elected ALL POLLS will be located at the SOUTH HURON RECREATION CENTRE (Except Poll 11 which is at the Exeter Villa for residents only) ALL POLLS WILL OPEN at 10 a.m. and CLOSE at°8 p.m. (except Poll 11 at Exeter Villa which will close at 1 p.m.) ADVANCE POLLS will be located at the SOUTH HURON RECREATION CENTRE Saturday, November 5, 1994 and Wednesday, November 9, 1994 A certificate to vote by proxy may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk, 406 Main Street, Exeter, weekdays between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, November 5, 1994 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. The last day of making application to the Clerk for a certificate to vote by proxy is 5 p.m. November 14, 1994. Elizabeth Bell Returning Officer TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS will be held in the Township of Stephen for the following offices: COUNCILLORS - three to be elected ADVANCE POLLS will be held on Saturday, November 5th and Wednesday, November 9th, 1994 between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Stephen Township Municipal Office. 38 Victoria St. E., Crediton REGULAR POLLING DAY will be held on Monday, November 14th, between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following places: POLL NO, PLACE 1 McCurdy Public School 2 Crediton Parks Board Room 3 Dashwood Community Centre 4 Crediton Parks Board Room 5 Grand Cove Estates Recreation Centre 6 Grand Cove Estates Recreation Centre 7 McCurdy Public School PROXY APPLICATIONS for a certificate to vote by proxy will be certified at the clerks office until 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 14th, 1994. THE TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN 1994 MUNICIPAL ELECTION POLLING SUBDIVISIONS LOCATION Huron Park Crediton Dashwood Crediton Grand Cove Estates Hwy. #21 Grand Cove Estates Hwy. #21 Huron Park • +.a . • ,.. iq —7- .1.4"444 s.� M1 ��i'ii11 i ate IWO' ICIIIIMINI 11101 Imo �A'i__am atiL4.5.tr mum mom= iiim ,2111111 MEI! III 111111111, / tttttt�t�■ MI -1110: ' Its., 1111•1101111111111111111111.111111111 Mil ,1111D on mei • a�MO��M OWi' pQ !Q ESO RA 'lin ' O __... L.R. Brown, Returning Officer 7,-77,16=1:-7 ,